Amyl And The Sniffers are heading into new territory with a project that shifts their catalog into country. While the Australian punk band is on tour across Continental Europe, they shared that a film is on the way featuring country covers of their own songs.

The group announced the project on social media, and the film will be directed by John Angus Stewart, a frequent creative partner who has previously worked with the band on videos for tracks including “You’re a Star,” “Jerkin’,” “U Should Not Be Doing That,” and “Hertz.” Stewart’s video for “Hertz” was nominated for best video at the 2022 ARIA Awards. Chris Chang and Jason Baum are set to produce the film.

The move is not entirely unexpected. Frontwoman Amy Taylor said last year that she wanted the band to make an Australian country album, naming artists such as Chad Morgan and Slim Dusty as reference points. She also suggested that talking about the idea could help the band avoid simply staying on the road indefinitely.

Amyl And The Sniffers have already built a strong record in punk and rock. Their self-titled debut arrived in 2019, followed by Comfort to Me in 2021, which reached No. 2 on the ARIA Chart and won best independent punk album or EP at the 2022 AIR Awards. Their most recent album, Cartoon Darkness, also hit No. 2 on the ARIA Chart, entered the Billboard 200, and earned major honors including ARIA wins for album of the year, best group, and best rock album. It also brought the band its first Grammy nomination, for best rock performance, with “U Should Not Be Doing That.”

The band’s tour continues this Friday in Trieste, Italy, before dates in Poland, Croatia, Norway, Portugal, Denmark, Spain, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and France. U.S. shows begin on Oct. 1 in Dallas.

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J. Cole brought his latest run to Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night for the second of two shows at the venue, part of a New York-area stretch that also included stops at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center and Long Island’s UBS Arena. According to the report, the rapper’s current tour has been framed as a major career moment, and the MSG date showed why: instead of leaning on spectacle, he focused on connection, catalog, and control.

Before Cole appeared, Dreamville’s Bas opened with a short set that included songs like “Down Bad” and “Tribe.” Cole then emerged around 9:15 p.m. and began the night from a section of the arena floor with “39 Intro,” launching into a nearly two-hour performance centered largely on The Fall-Off, his eighth studio album. The set leaned into the album’s split “Disc 29” and “Disc 39” concept, which reflects different stages of homecoming and personal reflection, while the stage design echoed Fayetteville imagery through projections of the city’s Market House and Cole’s Honda Civic.

Rather than building the show around multiple platforms or oversized production tricks, Cole kept the setup more traditional, using lighting, pacing, and a proscenium-style stage to carry the night. The report notes that his stamina and precision were on display throughout, with few pauses and strong vocal control. The performance also highlighted how much of his catalog still resonates live, moving from mixtape material and deep cuts to hits and collaborations, while also leaving out some albums in favor of songs that better served the show’s arc.

Among the night’s standout moments was a fan getting the chance to rap alongside him during “Johnny P’s Caddy.” The concert closed with a powerful one-two combination of “No Role Modelz” and “Quik Stop,” reinforcing the idea that Cole’s live strength comes not just from his newest material, but from the breadth of his career. According to the report, the tour is widely expected to be one of his last large-scale treks for the foreseeable future, which only gave the evening more weight as a reflective, crowd-focused showcase.

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Linda Perhacs has been located safely after friends, collaborators, and her manager helped organize a public search for the cult singer-songwriter this week, according to the report.

Perhacs’ manager, Laurel Stearns, said in a statement to Rolling Stone that she was grateful to everyone who shared information, offered support, and showed concern for the artist’s well-being. A post on Perhacs’ Instagram account also said she is now in a new care facility.

Stearns had previously told Pitchfork that Perhacs was reported missing in early June after several months with no contact. The article notes that Perhacs had been discharged from a long-term care facility late last year and was under the supervision of caregivers. Authorities were unable to provide information to people without legal ties to the singer-songwriter.

On Tuesday, July 28, Stearns and several friends and collaborators, including Julia Holter, posted online in an effort to find her. In her latest statement, Stearns thanked fans, musicians, journalists, and others in the creative community for their response, and also said authorities helped bring clarity to the situation. She asked that Perhacs’ privacy be respected while those close to her decide what comes next.

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Justin Bieber’s custom sneakers from the 2026 FIFA World Cup final halftime show have turned into a major charity win. According to Christie’s, the pair he wore while performing “Everything Hallelujah” at the Spain vs. Argentina final sold for $26,400, landing just under $30,000 and far above the shoes’ original estimate of $2,000 to $4,000.

The low-top SKYLRK sneakers, part of Bieber’s Matter Daddy line, were worn in a “latte” colorway with light pink detailing during the performance at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium. The sale was part of Christie’s One Goal auction, which supports the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, an initiative focused on expanding access to education and soccer for children worldwide.

Bieber’s shoes were only one highlight from the auction. Items tied to BTS also drew strong bidding, with clothing and accessories from the group’s “Dynamite” era bringing in $300,300 in total. Among the top sellers were Jimin’s white and red jersey with BTS patches at $110,000, V’s custom black silk scarf at $46,200, and Jung Kook’s red, black and white motocross jacket, which also reached $46,200.

Other pieces from the halftime-show memorabilia lineup also found buyers, including Shakira’s bright yellow costume from the “Dai Dai” video, Madonna’s pink bedazzled fingerless gloves, and a signed Earth Ball soccer ball linked to Shakira, Kaka and FIFA president Gianni Infantino. Christie’s also sold Chris Martin’s handwritten lyrics and setlist for Coldplay’s “We Dance,” along with a World Cup Earth ball inscribed with the names of the halftime performers.

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Oliver Tree was remembered on Saturday, July 25, at a public Celebration of Life in his hometown of Santa Cruz, California, six weeks after his death in a helicopter crash in Rio de Janeiro at age 32. The memorial took place at Quarry Amphitheater and was shaped to reflect the surreal, comedic energy that had become such a big part of his public identity.

Among those who spoke were Diplo and Logan Paul. Diplo described Tree as the coolest person he had ever met, while Paul, who was close to the singer, delivered remarks that mixed affection with the kind of humor Tree often embraced. He joked about Tree’s hair and said the singer was likely watching from heaven and probably disappointed in the event’s production, before going on to call him a lifelong friend, an adventurer, and a generational artist whose music would endure.

The memorial’s staging leaned into Tree’s eccentric image. In front of the stage, three mannequins dressed like the singer — complete with bright windbreakers, sunglasses, cowboy hats and his recognizable bowl cut — were placed in coffins. Tree’s parents also addressed the crowd, saying he would have urged people to trust themselves, make art, and get their hands dirty. They added that he was a doer.

Proceeds from the event went to Dr. Oliver Tree’s Extremely Epic Grant for Baby Geniuses, a foundation created by his estate in line with his will. In the months before his death, Tree had said he wanted his money to go to artists rather than his family. Born Oliver Tree Nickell, he built a career that stretched across music, filmmaking and internet spectacle, releasing four major-label albums through Atlantic Records and scoring chart success with projects including Ugly Is Beautiful and the single “Life Goes On,” as well as the Robin Schulz collaboration “Miss You.”

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Charli XCX has made an expanded version of her latest album, Music, Fashion, Film (B-Sides Edition), available on iTunes, giving fans a digital release that had not originally been part of her rollout. The new edition arrived on Sunday and adds three extra songs to the project: “I Keep On Thinking Bout You Every Single Day and Night,” “Playboy Bunny,” and “If You Take the Music Then What Has She Got?”

Those tracks were already familiar to fans through Charli’s @b.sides Instagram account, where she had shared them earlier. They also appeared as b-sides on limited-edition 7-inch singles tied to “Rock Music,” “SS26,” and “Camera,” and were included in the physical box set for Music, Fashion, Film. In her Instagram explanation, Charli said she created the b-sides to sit alongside the album’s lead songs as companion pieces rather than as full parts of the record. She also said she had not intended to put them on streaming, but chose to do so after fans asked for them, calling the move “begrudgingly” made.

The iTunes version is priced at $4.99 and includes the album’s original 11 tracks along with the three b-sides and their music videos. Charli released Music, Fashion, Film, her seventh studio album, on Friday. In a recent Rolling Stone cover story, she said she sees a pattern of opposites across her albums and noted that she did not want to repeat herself creatively after the success of Brat. She is also preparing to tour the album, with festival dates and arena shows planned in cities including Brooklyn and Los Angeles.

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Kylie Minogue has teamed with Snow Patrol for the official concert video for “These Alarms,” a live performance clip captured during the band’s sold-out show at Crystal Palace Park in South London. The video arrives after the song was released on streaming services on July 1, marking the first track issued through Snow Patrol’s new partnership with BMG.

The performance was the first time Minogue and Snow Patrol had met in person, according to representatives for the artists. On the night of the show, Minogue joined Gary Lightbody and the band for the debut of “These Alarms,” then stayed on stage for a rendition of “Chasing Cars,” the group’s biggest U.S. hit. That song reached No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2006 after being featured in the second-season finale of Grey’s Anatomy.

Snow Patrol originally wrote “These Alarms” with Minogue in mind while making their 2024 album The Forest Is the Path, where it was known by the working title “KYLIE.” The band eventually held the song back so they could record it with the Australian pop star herself. In a statement, Minogue said she was surprised to learn that a demo with her name had been sitting in the band’s archives and called the invitation into Snow Patrol’s world an honor.

The release also arrives during a milestone year for Snow Patrol, who are marking the 20th anniversary of Eyes Open. The album spent three weeks at No. 1 in the U.K. and became the country’s top-selling album of 2006, with more than 2.6 million units shifted there, including 2.4 million pure sales, according to the OCC. Earlier this month, the band also became the first act to receive the Official Charts Hall of Fame Award, a new annual honor recognizing the biggest single and album of the year.

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Cruz Beckham is shifting his attention from football season to music, and he’s opening up about the support system behind his next move. In a recent interview with SiriusXM Hits 1 Miami hosts Mack and Jen, the 21-year-old discussed his upcoming debut EP, Wear & Tear, and explained how advice from his parents, Victoria and David Beckham, has helped him build confidence as a performer.

According to Beckham, both parents have pushed him to keep improving and focus on his craft. He said they have encouraged him to keep working until he becomes the strongest version of himself at what he does, and that their guidance has mattered as he gets ready to perform onstage with a guitar. When asked whose advice he trusts most, he gave the edge to his mother, saying she tells him to do things to the best of his ability and to relax because everything will be fine. He also noted that he values her perspective because she has performed for huge audiences, even if she did not have to play guitar onstage herself.

Beckham also said he listens closely to his girlfriend, who is a songwriter. His new project, Wear & Tear, gathers songs he has been developing over the past two or three years and includes the previously released title track, which leans into a Britpop sound. He said he’s eager to release a full body of work rather than just a couple of songs. To support the EP, he will launch his first U.S. headline tour on July 28 at The Atlantis in Washington, DC, before dates in Brooklyn, Toronto, Chicago, Minneapolis, Seattle, Portland, Los Angeles, and festival stops including Lollapalooza, Outside Lands, Shaky Knees, Reading, Leeds, and Rock’N’Roll Circus.

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Jennifer Finch, the bassist, vocalist and songwriter who helped drive L7 through the alternative-rock surge of the 1990s, has died at 59. According to the report, she died after facing an aggressive form of brain cancer.

L7 confirmed the news in a statement that described Finch as a bandmate, sister and friend whose energy, humor and creativity left a lasting mark on the group. The band said her influence reached far beyond the stage, noting that she helped shape L7 and changed the lives of those around her. Finch was also unable to join the group’s planned farewell tour after her diagnosis, which the band had previously said required extensive treatment, rehabilitation and in-home care following multiple surgeries and complications.

Finch was a key part of L7’s best-known lineup, bringing a direct, melodic bass style to the group’s heavy, guitar-driven sound. Alongside Donita Sparks, Suzi Gardner and Dee Plakas, she helped place L7 at the crossroads of punk, metal, grunge and alternative rock, where the band became known for sharp-edged songs and a confrontational sense of humor. Formed in Los Angeles in 1985, the band broke through during the early-’90s alternative boom with tracks including “Pretend We’re Dead,” “Shove,” “Andres” and “Fuel My Fire.” Their 1992 album Bricks Are Heavy, produced by Butch Vig, became one of the group’s defining releases.

Beyond music, Finch also worked as a photographer, writer and visual artist, building a creative life that reflected the same independent spirit she brought to L7. In its tribute, the band also thanked fans and others for the support shown to Finch and her caregivers, saying it meant more than words could express.

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Poppy’s planned performance at Upheaval Festival in Grand Rapids, Mich., did not unfold as expected on Friday night, July 17, after wildfire smoke pushed air quality to dangerous levels. The singer had been scheduled to play ahead of Gojira, but the conditions around showtime led to a change in the set.

Instead of appearing onstage, Poppy’s band performed without her and delivered an instrumental version of the set while wearing respirator masks under their usual stage masks. Poppy later explained the situation on Instagram Stories, saying the air quality index had climbed above 350 around the time of the performance and that she was unable to breathe in those conditions. She also noted that the set was instrumental only and thanked fans who stayed through the difficult environment.

According to the report, readings above 300 on the U.S. Air Quality Index are considered hazardous, the most severe category, and AirNow describes that range as a health emergency in which everyone may be affected. Upheaval organizers had told attendees before the gates opened that the festival would continue while officials monitored the situation, adding that safety remained the top priority. They also said the available information suggested the air could improve as the day went on.

The smoke-related disruption came during a statewide air quality alert in Michigan, with officials citing elevated fine particulate matter from wildfire smoke. It was also the second time this festival season that Poppy’s live plans were interrupted by severe conditions; in May, her Welcome to Rockville set in Daytona Beach, Fla., was cut short almost immediately after severe weather and lightning protocols were triggered. The setback arrives as Poppy continues a strong stretch on the rock charts, following the release of her seventh studio album, Empty Hands, in January.

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Amyl And The Sniffers are heading into new territory with a project that shifts their catalog into country. While the Australian punk band is on tour across Continental Europe, they shared that a film is on the way featuring country covers of their own songs.

The group announced the project on social media, and the film will be directed by John Angus Stewart, a frequent creative partner who has previously worked with the band on videos for tracks including “You’re a Star,” “Jerkin’,” “U Should Not Be Doing That,” and “Hertz.” Stewart’s video for “Hertz” was nominated for best video at the 2022 ARIA Awards. Chris Chang and Jason Baum are set to produce the film.

The move is not entirely unexpected. Frontwoman Amy Taylor said last year that she wanted the band to make an Australian country album, naming artists such as Chad Morgan and Slim Dusty as reference points. She also suggested that talking about the idea could help the band avoid simply staying on the road indefinitely.

Amyl And The Sniffers have already built a strong record in punk and rock. Their self-titled debut arrived in 2019, followed by Comfort to Me in 2021, which reached No. 2 on the ARIA Chart and won best independent punk album or EP at the 2022 AIR Awards. Their most recent album, Cartoon Darkness, also hit No. 2 on the ARIA Chart, entered the Billboard 200, and earned major honors including ARIA wins for album of the year, best group, and best rock album. It also brought the band its first Grammy nomination, for best rock performance, with “U Should Not Be Doing That.”

The band’s tour continues this Friday in Trieste, Italy, before dates in Poland, Croatia, Norway, Portugal, Denmark, Spain, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and France. U.S. shows begin on Oct. 1 in Dallas.

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J. Cole brought his latest run to Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night for the second of two shows at the venue, part of a New York-area stretch that also included stops at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center and Long Island’s UBS Arena. According to the report, the rapper’s current tour has been framed as a major career moment, and the MSG date showed why: instead of leaning on spectacle, he focused on connection, catalog, and control.

Before Cole appeared, Dreamville’s Bas opened with a short set that included songs like “Down Bad” and “Tribe.” Cole then emerged around 9:15 p.m. and began the night from a section of the arena floor with “39 Intro,” launching into a nearly two-hour performance centered largely on The Fall-Off, his eighth studio album. The set leaned into the album’s split “Disc 29” and “Disc 39” concept, which reflects different stages of homecoming and personal reflection, while the stage design echoed Fayetteville imagery through projections of the city’s Market House and Cole’s Honda Civic.

Rather than building the show around multiple platforms or oversized production tricks, Cole kept the setup more traditional, using lighting, pacing, and a proscenium-style stage to carry the night. The report notes that his stamina and precision were on display throughout, with few pauses and strong vocal control. The performance also highlighted how much of his catalog still resonates live, moving from mixtape material and deep cuts to hits and collaborations, while also leaving out some albums in favor of songs that better served the show’s arc.

Among the night’s standout moments was a fan getting the chance to rap alongside him during “Johnny P’s Caddy.” The concert closed with a powerful one-two combination of “No Role Modelz” and “Quik Stop,” reinforcing the idea that Cole’s live strength comes not just from his newest material, but from the breadth of his career. According to the report, the tour is widely expected to be one of his last large-scale treks for the foreseeable future, which only gave the evening more weight as a reflective, crowd-focused showcase.

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Linda Perhacs has been located safely after friends, collaborators, and her manager helped organize a public search for the cult singer-songwriter this week, according to the report.

Perhacs’ manager, Laurel Stearns, said in a statement to Rolling Stone that she was grateful to everyone who shared information, offered support, and showed concern for the artist’s well-being. A post on Perhacs’ Instagram account also said she is now in a new care facility.

Stearns had previously told Pitchfork that Perhacs was reported missing in early June after several months with no contact. The article notes that Perhacs had been discharged from a long-term care facility late last year and was under the supervision of caregivers. Authorities were unable to provide information to people without legal ties to the singer-songwriter.

On Tuesday, July 28, Stearns and several friends and collaborators, including Julia Holter, posted online in an effort to find her. In her latest statement, Stearns thanked fans, musicians, journalists, and others in the creative community for their response, and also said authorities helped bring clarity to the situation. She asked that Perhacs’ privacy be respected while those close to her decide what comes next.

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Justin Bieber’s custom sneakers from the 2026 FIFA World Cup final halftime show have turned into a major charity win. According to Christie’s, the pair he wore while performing “Everything Hallelujah” at the Spain vs. Argentina final sold for $26,400, landing just under $30,000 and far above the shoes’ original estimate of $2,000 to $4,000.

The low-top SKYLRK sneakers, part of Bieber’s Matter Daddy line, were worn in a “latte” colorway with light pink detailing during the performance at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium. The sale was part of Christie’s One Goal auction, which supports the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, an initiative focused on expanding access to education and soccer for children worldwide.

Bieber’s shoes were only one highlight from the auction. Items tied to BTS also drew strong bidding, with clothing and accessories from the group’s “Dynamite” era bringing in $300,300 in total. Among the top sellers were Jimin’s white and red jersey with BTS patches at $110,000, V’s custom black silk scarf at $46,200, and Jung Kook’s red, black and white motocross jacket, which also reached $46,200.

Other pieces from the halftime-show memorabilia lineup also found buyers, including Shakira’s bright yellow costume from the “Dai Dai” video, Madonna’s pink bedazzled fingerless gloves, and a signed Earth Ball soccer ball linked to Shakira, Kaka and FIFA president Gianni Infantino. Christie’s also sold Chris Martin’s handwritten lyrics and setlist for Coldplay’s “We Dance,” along with a World Cup Earth ball inscribed with the names of the halftime performers.

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Oliver Tree was remembered on Saturday, July 25, at a public Celebration of Life in his hometown of Santa Cruz, California, six weeks after his death in a helicopter crash in Rio de Janeiro at age 32. The memorial took place at Quarry Amphitheater and was shaped to reflect the surreal, comedic energy that had become such a big part of his public identity.

Among those who spoke were Diplo and Logan Paul. Diplo described Tree as the coolest person he had ever met, while Paul, who was close to the singer, delivered remarks that mixed affection with the kind of humor Tree often embraced. He joked about Tree’s hair and said the singer was likely watching from heaven and probably disappointed in the event’s production, before going on to call him a lifelong friend, an adventurer, and a generational artist whose music would endure.

The memorial’s staging leaned into Tree’s eccentric image. In front of the stage, three mannequins dressed like the singer — complete with bright windbreakers, sunglasses, cowboy hats and his recognizable bowl cut — were placed in coffins. Tree’s parents also addressed the crowd, saying he would have urged people to trust themselves, make art, and get their hands dirty. They added that he was a doer.

Proceeds from the event went to Dr. Oliver Tree’s Extremely Epic Grant for Baby Geniuses, a foundation created by his estate in line with his will. In the months before his death, Tree had said he wanted his money to go to artists rather than his family. Born Oliver Tree Nickell, he built a career that stretched across music, filmmaking and internet spectacle, releasing four major-label albums through Atlantic Records and scoring chart success with projects including Ugly Is Beautiful and the single “Life Goes On,” as well as the Robin Schulz collaboration “Miss You.”

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Charli XCX has made an expanded version of her latest album, Music, Fashion, Film (B-Sides Edition), available on iTunes, giving fans a digital release that had not originally been part of her rollout. The new edition arrived on Sunday and adds three extra songs to the project: “I Keep On Thinking Bout You Every Single Day and Night,” “Playboy Bunny,” and “If You Take the Music Then What Has She Got?”

Those tracks were already familiar to fans through Charli’s @b.sides Instagram account, where she had shared them earlier. They also appeared as b-sides on limited-edition 7-inch singles tied to “Rock Music,” “SS26,” and “Camera,” and were included in the physical box set for Music, Fashion, Film. In her Instagram explanation, Charli said she created the b-sides to sit alongside the album’s lead songs as companion pieces rather than as full parts of the record. She also said she had not intended to put them on streaming, but chose to do so after fans asked for them, calling the move “begrudgingly” made.

The iTunes version is priced at $4.99 and includes the album’s original 11 tracks along with the three b-sides and their music videos. Charli released Music, Fashion, Film, her seventh studio album, on Friday. In a recent Rolling Stone cover story, she said she sees a pattern of opposites across her albums and noted that she did not want to repeat herself creatively after the success of Brat. She is also preparing to tour the album, with festival dates and arena shows planned in cities including Brooklyn and Los Angeles.

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Kylie Minogue has teamed with Snow Patrol for the official concert video for “These Alarms,” a live performance clip captured during the band’s sold-out show at Crystal Palace Park in South London. The video arrives after the song was released on streaming services on July 1, marking the first track issued through Snow Patrol’s new partnership with BMG.

The performance was the first time Minogue and Snow Patrol had met in person, according to representatives for the artists. On the night of the show, Minogue joined Gary Lightbody and the band for the debut of “These Alarms,” then stayed on stage for a rendition of “Chasing Cars,” the group’s biggest U.S. hit. That song reached No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2006 after being featured in the second-season finale of Grey’s Anatomy.

Snow Patrol originally wrote “These Alarms” with Minogue in mind while making their 2024 album The Forest Is the Path, where it was known by the working title “KYLIE.” The band eventually held the song back so they could record it with the Australian pop star herself. In a statement, Minogue said she was surprised to learn that a demo with her name had been sitting in the band’s archives and called the invitation into Snow Patrol’s world an honor.

The release also arrives during a milestone year for Snow Patrol, who are marking the 20th anniversary of Eyes Open. The album spent three weeks at No. 1 in the U.K. and became the country’s top-selling album of 2006, with more than 2.6 million units shifted there, including 2.4 million pure sales, according to the OCC. Earlier this month, the band also became the first act to receive the Official Charts Hall of Fame Award, a new annual honor recognizing the biggest single and album of the year.

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Cruz Beckham is shifting his attention from football season to music, and he’s opening up about the support system behind his next move. In a recent interview with SiriusXM Hits 1 Miami hosts Mack and Jen, the 21-year-old discussed his upcoming debut EP, Wear & Tear, and explained how advice from his parents, Victoria and David Beckham, has helped him build confidence as a performer.

According to Beckham, both parents have pushed him to keep improving and focus on his craft. He said they have encouraged him to keep working until he becomes the strongest version of himself at what he does, and that their guidance has mattered as he gets ready to perform onstage with a guitar. When asked whose advice he trusts most, he gave the edge to his mother, saying she tells him to do things to the best of his ability and to relax because everything will be fine. He also noted that he values her perspective because she has performed for huge audiences, even if she did not have to play guitar onstage herself.

Beckham also said he listens closely to his girlfriend, who is a songwriter. His new project, Wear & Tear, gathers songs he has been developing over the past two or three years and includes the previously released title track, which leans into a Britpop sound. He said he’s eager to release a full body of work rather than just a couple of songs. To support the EP, he will launch his first U.S. headline tour on July 28 at The Atlantis in Washington, DC, before dates in Brooklyn, Toronto, Chicago, Minneapolis, Seattle, Portland, Los Angeles, and festival stops including Lollapalooza, Outside Lands, Shaky Knees, Reading, Leeds, and Rock’N’Roll Circus.

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Jennifer Finch, the bassist, vocalist and songwriter who helped drive L7 through the alternative-rock surge of the 1990s, has died at 59. According to the report, she died after facing an aggressive form of brain cancer.

L7 confirmed the news in a statement that described Finch as a bandmate, sister and friend whose energy, humor and creativity left a lasting mark on the group. The band said her influence reached far beyond the stage, noting that she helped shape L7 and changed the lives of those around her. Finch was also unable to join the group’s planned farewell tour after her diagnosis, which the band had previously said required extensive treatment, rehabilitation and in-home care following multiple surgeries and complications.

Finch was a key part of L7’s best-known lineup, bringing a direct, melodic bass style to the group’s heavy, guitar-driven sound. Alongside Donita Sparks, Suzi Gardner and Dee Plakas, she helped place L7 at the crossroads of punk, metal, grunge and alternative rock, where the band became known for sharp-edged songs and a confrontational sense of humor. Formed in Los Angeles in 1985, the band broke through during the early-’90s alternative boom with tracks including “Pretend We’re Dead,” “Shove,” “Andres” and “Fuel My Fire.” Their 1992 album Bricks Are Heavy, produced by Butch Vig, became one of the group’s defining releases.

Beyond music, Finch also worked as a photographer, writer and visual artist, building a creative life that reflected the same independent spirit she brought to L7. In its tribute, the band also thanked fans and others for the support shown to Finch and her caregivers, saying it meant more than words could express.

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Poppy’s planned performance at Upheaval Festival in Grand Rapids, Mich., did not unfold as expected on Friday night, July 17, after wildfire smoke pushed air quality to dangerous levels. The singer had been scheduled to play ahead of Gojira, but the conditions around showtime led to a change in the set.

Instead of appearing onstage, Poppy’s band performed without her and delivered an instrumental version of the set while wearing respirator masks under their usual stage masks. Poppy later explained the situation on Instagram Stories, saying the air quality index had climbed above 350 around the time of the performance and that she was unable to breathe in those conditions. She also noted that the set was instrumental only and thanked fans who stayed through the difficult environment.

According to the report, readings above 300 on the U.S. Air Quality Index are considered hazardous, the most severe category, and AirNow describes that range as a health emergency in which everyone may be affected. Upheaval organizers had told attendees before the gates opened that the festival would continue while officials monitored the situation, adding that safety remained the top priority. They also said the available information suggested the air could improve as the day went on.

The smoke-related disruption came during a statewide air quality alert in Michigan, with officials citing elevated fine particulate matter from wildfire smoke. It was also the second time this festival season that Poppy’s live plans were interrupted by severe conditions; in May, her Welcome to Rockville set in Daytona Beach, Fla., was cut short almost immediately after severe weather and lightning protocols were triggered. The setback arrives as Poppy continues a strong stretch on the rock charts, following the release of her seventh studio album, Empty Hands, in January.

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